Popular Post Ric_ Posted January 19, 2010 Popular Post Posted January 19, 2010 http://c0373252.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/product-images/cyber-clean/cyber-clean_alt2.jpg Whilst at BETT 2010, I had a chat with a guy about Cyber Clean. Basically, this anti-bacterial putty can be used for cleaning keboards, mice, kepads, etc... anything you touch with your fingers (except touch-screens). After a chat about how it comes in various sizes of container at various prices and about the benefits of using it over regular cleaning materials (e.g. foam cleaner or cleaning wipes), the guy offered me a sachet worth approx. £6. This sachet is meant to be good for cleaning about 50 keyboards so my immediate thought was it wasn't cheap stuff! Paul (my apprentice) and I have just evaluated the product and were quite disappointed! Although the putty-like substance does indeed work its way between keys and into crevices, it doesn't actually clean the surfaces! We even followed the two-stage instructions on the back of the packet... 'Just press & pull!" Even trying to de-dust equipment resulted in disappointment - blowing over the surfaces removed more dust!!! Next I thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt and clean the keyboard with AF Maxiclene first, using the Cyber Clean as an antibacterial cleaner afterwards. To be honest, I don't think it was worth the effort! To sum up, the product seemed like a brilliant idea but its execution was poor. As a material for disinfecting keyboards after they have been cleaned, maybe it's OK but it's a lot of money for cleaning clean things! 6
Dom_ Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 I love how the picture matches your review - being used to clean a clean keyboard
nibulon Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 you missed a big yellow bit on your keyboard... but thanks for the mini review though - saw the stand but didn't stop at it.
Sylv3r Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 I bought some of this from play.com a while ago - I have to agree in large quantities it would become expensive for very little benefit.
Soulfish Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 Is this the stuff that Edutech had one day? The silly putty like cleaning substance? It certainly didn't like it was up to the job then!
john Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 Is this the stuff that Edutech had one day? The silly putty like cleaning substance? It certainly didn't like it was up to the job then! yes it was, that weird stuff he kept pulling apart and was trying to clean me with for some reason and that someone suggested we should try cleaning his hair of hair gel with it hehe
Edu-IT Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 We have this. For anyone interested, Betterware have it cheaper.
RabbieBurns Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 I just use this for cleaning my keyboard and a cotton wool stick thing http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/product_images/18267/tn_1.jpg
EduTech Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 yes it was, that weird stuff he kept pulling apart and was trying to clean me with for some reason and that someone suggested we should try cleaning his hair of hair gel with it hehe Worked better on you then the keyboards as for cleaning stuff, we just use multi purpose cleaner that our school cleaners use around school to clean the desk's etc James.
Edu-IT Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 Worked better on you then the keyboards as for cleaning stuff, we just use multi purpose cleaner that our school cleaners use around school to clean the desk's etc James. We were discussing this recently. Can't remember why we said we couldn't use this.
Ric_ Posted January 20, 2010 Author Posted January 20, 2010 We were discussing this recently. Can't remember why we said we couldn't use this. Probably because it didn't work! Seriously, both myself and Paul tried this and it sucked. Maxiclene wiped the dirt away with ease and Foamclene tends to be even better (if a little more expensive than Maxiclene)! If the stuff had been more sticky it would have removed the dust and irt from between the keys. If there had been better cleaning agents it would have taken the dirt off the keys. It simply wasn't good enough!
Tcsltd Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) I agree Ric.. We sell this, and I have one that I was given to try and I was not that impressed!! We have a range called AzoMax that are really good..kills all germs and bacteria for 7 days!! Infact Ric.. I will bob a sample over to you to try tomorrow! Edited January 20, 2010 by Tcsltd
Tcsltd Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 £3.15 for a pack of 50 22x33mm wipes....I will start a new thread with some info on the range!
mattpayne Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 I picked up a sachet of the stuff at BETT too... First thoughts are - hmmm... thank goodness i didnt pay for it! It may disenfect the keyboard, but I have not the tools to back that claim up! and like the rest of you found it does work itsway between the keys, but then fails to collect enough crud and doesnt make the keys clean... but I have found a use for it... it is just about sticky enough to clean the dust from the shoulders between screen and keyboard of my little Vaio UX1 - an area generally uncleanable! its also good for the dust that collects in the angles on the front of a PS3! you know, where the power and eject buttons are... traditional dust magnets!
bossman Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 @all: I just use an antibacterial foam which dissapates into thin air and leaves the keyboard supposedly clean from germs. Got it from a company I use as my main computer supplier as they were doing a promotional on it at the time. Another point of attack could be to have hand wash stations in the ICTsuites were the students can use an antibacterial gel as well as the staff and this would be more of a deterrent as it prevents the keyboards and mice from getting germs on them in the first place. Either way it will be expensive.
Ric_ Posted January 22, 2010 Author Posted January 22, 2010 Ric_ did you get the samples I dropped off?? Just got them... thanks! You were correct... these things are amazing. Two cloths have just cleaned our entire office!!! 1
Tcsltd Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Told you!! I can clean my whole kitchen with one!! they are safe to use on all surfaces as well! :D
john Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Just got them... thanks! You were correct... these things are amazing. Two cloths have just cleaned our entire office!!! If it takes two to clean yours heaven help me trying to clean mine! Fancy giving me and my techy a hand cleaning it Vicki?
Tcsltd Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 I'll bring a pack with me john on tuesday...but i won't do the cleaning! I'll watch you guys do it!! 1
john Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 I'll bring a pack with me john on tuesday...but i won't do the cleaning! I'll watch you guys do it!! My techy loves a clean and tidy office, will have to put that on Mondays job list as well as go buy biscuits
znova Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Just Googled AzoMax - try it! Azo Max Strength® Nothing relieves urinary infection pain faster! What are you cleaning those keyboards with? HAHAHAHAH!
Tcsltd Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I dread to think!!! It isn't the best name!!! I have started a thread with some more info! http://www.edugeek.net/forums/our-advertisers/48483-assure-hand-mousse-azomax-active-cleaning.html I am hoping to get some sample packs together with a few wipes in ect..so let me know if anyone is interested!
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